James Calder and Co (Alloa)
From Graces Guide
Brewer of Alloa
c.1800 Brewing started at the Shore Brewery, Alloa[1]
1862 James Calder acquired the business
1890 Private company incorporated
1910 Won a gold medal at the Brussels Exhibition for its aerated beverage[2]
1920 Limited liability company
1922 Arrangement made with Archibald Arrol and Sons to undertake the brewing for both companies
1947 Public company incorporated; also owned 5 subsidiary companies in hotel, in the wine and spirit, and in bottling and aerated water businesses. Had recently acquired the Greenhead Brewery and Plant in Glasgow, to expand brewing capacity if needed, and also the premises of Calders (Newcastle) Ltd.
1960 Acquired by United Breweries
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